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NYC: Two Days with the Bustin Crew
Steven Vera with a toeflick varial flip. Photo: Bandy.
Skateboarding in New York City is mind-blowing—what else to say? This wild city provides a vividly colorful and sensory-overloaded environment that is a perfect catalyst for the Act of Shred. The endless asphalt lines and the infinite combination of banked brick, sweeping cement, and curvaceous cobble make for a plankboarding paradise unmatched the world over.
Video edit: Seth Brown.
We recently made our annual pilgrimage to New York City to shred and break bread with our Eastcoast brothers and sisters of the Bustin Boards clan. These cool cats skate the streets of NYC all day everyday, and for two days straight—from sun-up to the wee hours of the evening—together, we pushed our skateboards, long and short, mile after mile, through alleyways and down congested avenues alike, all in search of Getting Rad. The first day we filmed various clips as we skated from spot to spot between Manhattan and Brooklyn. The accompanying video is a modest yet fun reflection of a day spent shredding with family. Powerful energy. Major good vibrations. Read More
Video: TOPSKATE PRO’s “TEUTÔNIA, 2012″
Teutonia— a downhill race held annually down in Brazil—is the gnarliest and arguably the fastest skateboarding race in the world. Topskate Pro has just released this “Official Video” edit showcasing the Teut0nia, 2012 event. If you are a downhill junky, do not miss this video; it is amazing! Also, a huge congratulations to Road Rider‘s, Kyle Wester for an epic win. Strong work!
Video: Gullwing Truck Co. “Rocky Mountain Vortex”
The homies over at Gullwing Truck Co. just released the footage from from their recent road trip to Colorado and beyond—aptly titled Rocky Mountain Vortex. This is exactly the type of raw video that makes ya want to rally the clan and hit the road for yourself. Brews, bros, and boards—a winning combination! Mercado and the homies definitely know how to keep the Skate Everything fires burning! Thanks for documenting such a rad adventure, dudes. Peep it!
Video: Elephant Brand Skateboards “Fun”
If you are down with the Skate Everything ethos within skateboarding—a true-school movement which continues building steam and breaking down barriers of ignorance the world over—then definitely make sure to peep this rad new Elephant Brand Skateboards video called Fun. This vid is filled with a broad cast of skaters, styles, and boards; and features Riviera Skateboards teamrider and Wheelbase Magazine columnist, Amanda Powell, shredding with the legendary Mike Vallely. Thanks Mike V. for keeping it fun and for continuing to spread the Shred!
Video: Katie Neilson “Open Season”
Katie Neilson is beautiful, she is OG, and simply one of the raddest downhill lady-shredders on the planet. Open Season is a emotionally-charged and moody video-reflection of Katie’s first day taking blind runs on an open road—nearly 7 months after serious injury and subsequent operation. This video was filmed recently in Colombia by Katie’s friend, Jenny “Lady Love” while she trailed Katie on a motorbike.
What makes this video doubly (possible triply) awesome is that the singing featured in this video was sung by Katie herself and is a cover of Blue Foundation’s “eyes on Fire”. So sick!!!
Anyway, check it out, get stoked, and get inspired by one of the raddest ladies in skateboarding.
